 |  | | Decemeber 15, 2008 | | | Get the news. Fast. Microsoft news feed  | | Welcome to Microsoft in Government, a monthly newsletter delivering information on issues, training, products and events exclusive to the federal and state & local government community. | | Implement sustainable computing practices Reduce environmental impact, costs, and maintenance with smarter practices and improved infrastructure. Here's how. |
News & Highlights | | In the wake of the election, we find ourselves in both challenging and exciting times. Join the discussion about what's ahead on the FutureFed blog. | | | Gather, assess, and share critical intelligence to improve preparation and response using the Microsoft FusionX solution for government. - Ars Technica | | | A Salute to Our Troops, a national program sponsored by Microsoft and the USO to honor the courage and inspiration of individuals who demonstrate selfless dedication to our country, was highlighted by events in New York City honoring troops and their families during the weekend of November 7, 2008. - Defenselink |
Technology Updates | | With software-plus-services as your IT strategy, you can focus your internal IT efforts on the systems and applications that are most critical to your agency and that leverage your IT expertise. - Government Computer News | | | Microsoft ESP extends simulation innovation to government, enabling immersive, game-like training solutions on a public-sector budget. | | | In addition to improvements in speed, reliability, and ease of use, this newest version puts security foremost. Get it now. | | | Take this simple survey for a comprehensive report highlighting your IT maturity, with peer comparison and steps for optimization across critical aspects of your IT infrastructure. |
Events and Webcasts | | With assistance from Microsoft U.S. Partners in Learning, students across the nation now have access to CareerForward, a powerful, free online course covering globalization, career planning, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. | | | Couldn't attend the recent Summit? No problem. Watch online and learn how to enhance, increase and streamline vital public services - from policy to practice - at this solution-oriented Virtual Conference and Expo. |
Limited-Time Offers | | Microsoft has expanded the list of Open License for Government products eligible for partner subsidies in the Big Easy Offer! Hurry... offer expires December 31. | | | Microsoft Dynamics CRM provides a flexible platform that governments can use to deliver "citizen-centric" service. | | | Select Plus for Government offers the advantages of a non-expiring agreement, the flexibility to acquire licenses as needed, a single customer ID to streamline account management across multiple affiliates, and the ability to add value with a full 36 months of Software Assurance. |
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